Deckhand Job Description

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deckhand
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The Deckhand performs various duties to maintain the operation of watercraft like dredges, ferryboats, scows and watercourse boats. Their role is making cabins ready for patrons, handling and maintaining ship instrumentation, cleaning and greasing machinery, and painting and repairing ship areas. Their responsibilities are to assist throughout emergencies, perform general maintenance duties like painting, sweeping and swabbing, communicate information to crew and maritime authorities, and perform watch keeping duties.

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    Avg Pay: $39K
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    Avg Pay: $42K
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    • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Political Science
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      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,495Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
    • Bachelor Degree in Anthropology
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      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,513Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
    • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Philosophy
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      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$35,196Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
    • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.)
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      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$17,700Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
    • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Health and Exercise Science
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      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$42,019Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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    3.7 years
    $41K
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    0.83 years
    Entry
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    3
    2922 out of 4000

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